Published: Mar 13, 2015, 08:52 AM (IST)
Edited: Mar 13, 2015, 04:41 PM (IST)
“If losing the game to Bangladesh was terrible we couldn’t possibly imagine what it will be like if tomorrow goes against us. That would be horrendous,” said England’s assistant coach Paul Farbrace ahead of the encounter.
Even that might be an understatement if England go on to lose this ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 encounter against Afghanistan at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The match holds little significance in context of the tournament but there is plenty at stake for both the sides. Both have managed to register one win in the tournament. England, a cricketing giant, will look to put on a clinical display against the World Cup first timers Afghanistan in an attempt to salvage some pride. For Afghanistan, it’s an opportunity to beat an underperforming England, who are short of confidence, and prove a point to the ICC, who are planning to reduce teams for the next World Cup. (ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Points Table)
England head into this match against their consistent performer Moeen Ali and winning the toss, they have decided to bowl first. It’s also a great opportunity for the Afghans to play for the first time at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The match begins at 9.00 am IST and Criclife presents you with the pick of the tweets.
The match played a Sydney will begin at 9:00 am IST and can be watched on Starsport.com. Criclife presents you with the pick of the tweets from this game.
We are out of the worldcup with 1 win 5 lost RT if you think we played good cricket in our first appearance in the ICC worldcup. #ENGvAFG
— Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
No “data” required for this win as England head home to prepare for the 2019 World Cup #EngvAfg #CWC15 — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 13, 2015
Afghanistan is one the bright spots of this World Cup. Thoroughly enjoyed watching them play. Spirited. #ChaseCricket with @AltoK10 — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 13, 2015
ENGLAND WIN! Bell scores 52* as #ENG finish their #cwc15 campaign with a win v #AFG: http://t.co/V9oNX31ZzZ #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/p83WziBkU4 — cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) March 13, 2015
Scores are level #Eng 1 runs short of 2nd victory in the worldcup #ENGvAFG #CWC15 — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
You know the last plane out of Sydney’s almost gone — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
ENGLAND ARE GREAT AT CRICKET AGAIN!! #ENGvAFG #CWC15 — brett sanders (@brettsanders1) March 13, 2015
Nice innings from Ian Bell, who reaches his half-century (50*) off 53 balls. #EngvAfg #CWC15 pic.twitter.com/YXD3DqGF3u — England Cricket (@ECB_cricket) March 13, 2015
Just 9 runs needed by #ENG now, 92-1, but plenty of cheering for Shapoor Zadran and Hamid Hassan as they bowl! http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
Despite their team being outplayed today it’s been a happy and proud occasion for the Afghan fans, unimaginable a decade ago. — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
For all their money and available talent, England have been a disastrous ODI team. How would #AFG have fared with #ENG‘s resources? — Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) March 13, 2015
Attendance 9203. #AfgvEng #CWC15 #SCG — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
England plays their best Cricket only after they knocked out from the Tournament.. #ENGvsAFG — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 13, 2015
WICKET! Afghanistan has one! Hales caught behind off Hamid Hassan. England 1-83. http://t.co/ODW9xp44uf #ENGvAFG #CWC15 — FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) March 13, 2015
#ENG cruising now, just 20 runs needed from 71 balls. LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
11 Overs gone here in Sydney and #Eng move to 62 for 0 despite plenty of chances for #Afg LIVE: http://t.co/5lsuejaK41 #ENGvAFG #cwc15 — ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2015
#AFGvENG England cruising to victory against AFG – 60/0 (10.3/25 ov, target 101) – What positives can both sides take from #CWC15 ? — PakPassion.net (@PakPassion) March 13, 2015
Afghan flags are outnumbering English flags at the SCG tonight by a squillion to three. — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
For every jaffa of a ball bowled by the #Afg seamers, their fielders let one slip and/or drop….. #engvafg #cwc2015 — Pitch Invasion (@pitchinv) March 13, 2015
50 partnership up for #ENG after 9 overs. LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/XzPoxn5Css — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
#ENG needs 50 runs with 97 balls remaining. Can #AFG find a breakthrough? LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/NHUiuFWIEd — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
Great to see former MCC Young Cricketer Hamid Hassan impressing for @ACBofficials against @ECB_cricket #CWC15 pic.twitter.com/WBki7SkLun — Lord’s Ground (@HomeOfCricket) March 13, 2015
If this is the last time we see most of these #AFG cricketers at a World Cup, at least they’ve put in a phenomenal effort. — Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) March 13, 2015
#ENG 44/0 in 7 overs, Afghanistan struggling to get wickets #ENGvAFG #AFGvsEng #CWC15 —http://t.co/yhwolDFhzG (TARGET 101 in 25) — CricketCountry (@cricket_country) March 13, 2015
The frustrating thing about Ian Bell is he has the talent to succeed in 50-over cricket….needs to use his feet more & up his SR. #ENGvAFG — Flat Track Bully (@FTB_cricket) March 13, 2015
Another drop! — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
The #AFG fans are making plenty of noise at the SCG! #cwc15 #ENGvAFG https://t.co/bWdjt0sgra — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
One run off Hamid Hassan’s first over! — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
#ENG has raced to 24-0 after 3 chasing 101 and Hassan comes into the attack LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/KO6SZmVeFl — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
Does England have a flight booked out of Mascot before midnight curfew? — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
#Eng 17/0 after 2 overs, Chasing 101 in 25 overs vs #Afg #ENGvAFG — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
SIX! Flying start for #ENG, 11-0 off 7 balls LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
DROPPED! Najibullah Zadran puts Alex Hales down. Would have been the perfect start for #AFG LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
England resuming its innings, chasing reduced 101 off 25 overs due to rain delays. Live #AFGvENG #CWC score/stream: http://t.co/uGRKrJZnxF — ABC Grandstand (@abcgrandstand) March 13, 2015
The rain has stopped, Play will resume 8:45pm local time. @ECB_Cricket need 101 runs to win from 25 overs. #CWC15 #AFG #ENGvAFG — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
The outfield is still very wet Umpires are having inspection for the resumption of the England’s inning #ENGvAFG #CWC15 #Afg #ENG — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
Looking at the radar those pesky rain clouds have finally moved on. #AfgvEng — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
It’s raining at the SCG with #AFG 111-7 vs #ENG. @ravibopara & Tredwell come into the side & pick up wickets #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/xvCZeX35SL — The Cricketer (@TheCricketerMag) March 13, 2015
Due to the rain, it has been confirmed the Afghanistan innings is over, 111-7. England will bat if any play is possible. #EngvAfg #CWC15 — England Cricket (@ECB_cricket) March 13, 2015
raining again. — mike selvey (@selvecricket) March 13, 2015
Rain has resumed — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
The covers are off in Sydney! The umpires will inspect the pitch at 7.30pm LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/fEaCRZyWU4 — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
Pitch inspection in about 20 minutes at SCG #ENGvAFG #CWC15 http://t.co/7TUXuG4icy — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 13, 2015
Covers being lifted. — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
Rain has stopped but there are puddles of water on the edge of the covers. Afghanistan’s innings must surely be over. #AfgvEng — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
Scg not looking too promising at the moment pic.twitter.com/W9sUyS3G4K — mike selvey (@selvecricket) March 13, 2015
More rain and more chances of #Eng chasing down a chaseable score, according to Peter Moores’ data and his computer.. #cwc2015 #engvafg — Pitch Invasion (@pitchinv) March 13, 2015
…And the rain comes in again. The players are on their way off the field for the third time with the score 111-7 after 36.2 / 45 overs. — Test Match Special (@bbctms) March 13, 2015
#AFG 106/7 in 35 overs, how many will Afghanistan score in the final 10 overs? #ENGvAFG #AFGvsEng #CWC15 —http://t.co/yhwolDFhzG — CricketCountry (@cricket_country) March 13, 2015
Drizzle starting again — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
WICKET! Tremendous catch from Bopara sees Shafiq caught and #AFG now 101-7 LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/axSJMIrx5u — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
WICKET! Top catch by Bopara! Shafiq out for 30, Afghanistan 7-101. http://t.co/ODW9xp44uf #ENGvAFG #CWC15 — FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) March 13, 2015
100 Up in Sydney for #Afg but it’s come at the cost of 6 wickets http://t.co/5lsuejaK41 #ENGvAFG #cwc15 pic.twitter.com/zN87qmxNXG — ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2015
#Afg Hard hitter Najibullah Zadran comes in to bat #ENGvAFG #cwc15 — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
OUT! Unlucky for Nabi who falls for 16 as he picks out the man looking for a big shot #Afg 93 for 6 http://t.co/5lsuejaK41 #ENGvAFG #cwc15 — ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2015
Their team is in a spot of bother but the Afghanistan fans are cheering every run! #cwc15 #ENGvAFG https://t.co/9jVcCEISKf — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
#Afg @MohammadNabi007 hits a Masisve Six !! & Afghanistan moves to 81/5 after 28.4 overs #ENGvsAFG #CWC15 — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
Nabi lofts one into the Afghan fan zone. They loved that. #AfgvEng #CWC15 — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
#AFG WICKET!!! early breakthrough after rain for England as Jamal departs for 17 Afghanistan 65/5 after 25.4 overs #EngvsAfg #CWC15 — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
End of a Jamal’s attritional stay. In comes the skipper Mohammad Nabi. http://t.co/ODW9xp44uf #ENGvAFG #CWC15 pic.twitter.com/GgUBaNurtV — FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) March 13, 2015
We’re back on in Sydney! #AFG resuming at 62-4, 45 overs per team LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG #cwc15 pic.twitter.com/dRZet42u7d — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
COVERS OFF. The rain has cleared and play will resume at 5:30pm EDT with match shortened to 45 overs each #CWC15 #ENGvAFG — Sydney Cricket Grnd (@scg) March 13, 2015
Off again for rain @scg .. Could it save England? #ENGvAFG #CWC15 @telegraph_sport pic.twitter.com/GkBrVNPUnd — Phil Hillyard (@philthy295) March 13, 2015
Good news coming from Sydney as the rain has relented and play will recommence in 15 minutes http://t.co/5lsuejaK41 pic.twitter.com/fc2lPnAh2I — ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2015
Covers coming off — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
Here’s the scoreboard in Sydney where the #Eng bowlers have used the conditions well LATEST http://t.co/5lsuejskVz pic.twitter.com/1gCLBxaMNC — ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2015
“@jimmaxcricket: Rain stopped play at scg. A point for England perhaps!!! pic.twitter.com/IYHce36xwO” RT would that be 3pts total? — Trent Copeland (@copes9) March 13, 2015
Rain causing another delay in Sydney where the covers are back out, #AFG 62-4 after 25 overs pic.twitter.com/7YTarr6sNG — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
“Under Pressure” playing on the PA at the SCG. Not exactly the vibe this match conveys to be honest… 60-4 after 24 overs. #ENGvAFG — Test Match Special (@bbctms) March 13, 2015
It’s taken a while (21 overs in fact) but Afghanistan have their 50. Lost 4 wickets though. #AfgvEng #CWC15 — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
#WorldCup2015 Jordan has conceded 9 runs for 2 wickets in 6 overs. #AFG 45/4 (20 ovs) vs #ENG http://t.co/JUM8l13G1r pic.twitter.com/ZIqetGyIrL — CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) March 13, 2015
Loud appeal from Jordan, given by the umpire. But Nasir Jamal has successfully reviewed it. Afghanistan still in trouble at 41 for 4 #CWC15 — ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 13, 2015
NOT OUT! Good review by Shafiqullah, who survived after being given out. http://t.co/ODW9xp44uf #ENGvAFG #CWC15 pic.twitter.com/LiV0UAQ0mT — FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) March 13, 2015
GREAT CATCH! Super stuff from #Eng captain who dives forward to catch Shenwari off Jordan #Afg 34 for 4 http://t.co/5lsuejaK41 #ENGvAFG — ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2015
#AFG 34/3 in 15 overs, maiden over from Bopara #ENGvAFG #AFGvsEng #CWC15 —http://t.co/yhwolDFhzG — CricketCountry (@cricket_country) March 13, 2015
OUT! More trouble for Afghanistan as Jordan gets the edge with a beauty http://t.co/5lsuejaK41 #ENGvAFG #cwc15 pic.twitter.com/K9do6BAR8C — ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2015
Play has resumed at the SCG, with Afghanistan 2-24 after 9 overs. No overs lost yet. http://t.co/ODW9xp44uf #ENGvAFG #CWC15 — FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) March 13, 2015
The rain looks to have stopped in Sydney, and the covers are off. We should have news of a restart time shortly. #ENGvAFG #CWC15 — Test Match Special (@bbctms) March 13, 2015
England right at home as the rain starts falling at the SCG. http://t.co/ODW9xp44uf #ENGvAFG #CWC15 pic.twitter.com/PzQbsVeD0S — FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) March 13, 2015
This is how @cricketwallah seems to be enjoying ENGvAFG…hahahaha pic.twitter.com/lmzfXS7ryy — Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) March 13, 2015
Light shower that might not last long. But they’re coming off. 2/24 (8.5) at 3.08pm — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
Raining. — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
#AFG Nasir Jamal Ahmadzai joins the crease to continue the inning with Zazai, & Afghanistan 20/2 after 8 overs. #ENGvsAFG — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
OUT! Big trouble now for #Afg in Sydney as they slip to 20 for 2, Broad with the wicket http://t.co/5lsuejaK41 #ENGvAFG #cwc15 — ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2015
Safe as houses, is young Joe. http://t.co/ODW9xp44uf #ENGvAFG #CWC15 pic.twitter.com/IZXZITZg4J — FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) March 13, 2015
Catchers everywhere for Stuart Broad. England started well.. 2 early wickets! abcgrandstand @bbctms… https://t.co/E8OTPykFlm — Trent Copeland (@copes9) March 13, 2015
Sincere thanks to this English team though. It’s because of them that people like us always have at least 1 team to troll! #CWC15 — cricBC (@cricBC) March 13, 2015
A casual leap in the air for Joe Root and Nowraz Mangal is out. Anderson bowling well. 1/17 (6.3) — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
Eng could have given a walk over in this match to get some extra rest. Anything they do here will not save them from the brickbats. #CWC15 — cricBC (@cricBC) March 13, 2015
Not a big crowd at the SCG but plenty of activity in the Afghan fan zone. #AfgvEng #CWC15 #cricket https://t.co/sq62k5WUgs — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) March 13, 2015
Solid start from #AFG in Sydney, 16-0 in the 6th over. LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu #ENGvAFG — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
I hope Afghanistan win. England have been such a disgrace in this World Cup they don’t deserve a happy ending. — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 13, 2015
#AFG 11-0 after 3 overs. #ENGvAFG pic.twitter.com/UCcYN5H1Sw — Blades Of Glory (@BladesOf_Glory) March 13, 2015
If Afghanistan beat England, it would have a seismic impact in terms of future World Cup structure. — Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) March 13, 2015
Good start by #AFG 6/0 after 1st over. #CWC15 #ENGvsAFG #BlueTigers — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
Going to be tight. England vs Afghanistan. Clash of the Titans. — Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 13, 2015
England Still not Gone home huh????!!! #ENGvAFG — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 13, 2015
Get ready! The players are coming onto the field and we are almost set for action in Sydney! #ENGvAFG https://t.co/RqyTLBtmYm — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
Here’s your first look at today’s pitch for #ENGvAFG! What’s a good score on this? LIVE: http://t.co/sKQVoIZ96W https://t.co/zZadI4zgWW — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
#Eng XI: Morgan*, Bell, Hales, Taylor, Root, Buttler, Bopara, Jordan, Tredwell, Broad, Anderson http://t.co/5lsuejaK41 #ENGvAFG #cwc15 — ICC (@ICC) March 13, 2015
Afghanistan XI: Mangal,Ahmadi,Zazai(wk),Jamal,Shenwari,Shafiq,Nabi(c), N Zadran, D Zadran, S Zadran, Hassan #ENGvsAFG #BlueTigers #CWC15 — Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 13, 2015
#Eng win the toss against #AFG and elected to bowl first #ENGvAFG #CWC15 #Criclife — criclife (@TheCriclife) March 13, 2015
England have won their first game against 14 of their 17 previous opponents, losing only to Australia, Pakistan and Zimbabwe.#bbccricket — Test Match Special (@bbctms) March 13, 2015
Over at @SCG, it’s dry and #ENG is getting ready for action! Under one hour to first ball! #ENGvAFG https://t.co/yPid8PM9hj — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
#AFG has arrived at the SCG! Can they sign off from #cwc15 with a win? #ENGvAFG https://t.co/pQQswMGkuB — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
Over in Sydney, it’s overcast but the stage is set for #ENGvAFG, starting in 2 hours! http://t.co/sKQVoJgJYu pic.twitter.com/rQM6BBu8qY — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 13, 2015
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